The Hindu Editorial (At the high table) – Jun 28, 2019

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (At the high table) – Jun 28, 2019:

high table (noun) – groups with most important people. It exactly means (particularly in a dining hall of a college) a table put on a raised platform for most important people.
unanimous (adjective) – in complete agreement/accord, with one voice, concordant/united.
endorsement (noun) – support, backing, approval.
quest (noun) – search, hunt, pursuit; mission.
go through (phrasal verb) – be carried through, be completed, be concluded (officially).
pursue (verb) – engage in, follow, conduct.
tenure (noun) – term, period, time (in office).
reach out (phrasal verb) – contact someone for help/assistance/cooperation.
bid (noun) – attempt, effort, endeavour/try.
polarisation (noun) – separation of two contrasting groups (based on different opinions/beliefs).
add to (verb) – increase, augment, enhance/boost.
quiet (adjective) – silent, calm, peaceful/moderate.
bilateral (adjective) – involving two groups or countries.
graciously (adverb) – courteously, diplomatically, well mannerly.
from this point on (phrase) – hereafter, hence, in the future.
work out (phrasal verb) – develop, form, initiate/establish.
reputation (noun) – character, status, position.
fence-sitting (noun) – a state of neutrality; a neutral position.
abstain (verb) – refrain, refuse, hold back.
considered (adjective) – carefully thought.
undo (verb) – reverse, cancel, invalidate/annul.
recede from (verb) – pull out of, back out of, beg off.
multilateral (adjective) – involving many different countries or groups.
world order (noun) – the arrangement of power and authority that provides the system for the conduct of diplomacy and world politics in relation to the entire world.
amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
unilateral (adjective) – relating to a method of taking decisions (on international relations) by a state (country) individually without considering other states (countries).
nudge (verb) – encourage, prompt, stimulate/coax.